The Bottom Line
Pros
- Definitely unique
- Cheap drinks
- Bacon Martinis
Cons
- Very loud
- Dirty and grimey
- What's showing on the TVs is usually questionable at best
Description
- Located at 4640 Paradise Rd (across from UNLV)
- Must be 21 years of age or older
- Cash payments only (ATM nearby)
- Call (702) 791-5775 for more info
Guide Review - The Double Down Saloon
The Double Down Saloon, arguably one of the best-kept secrets in Las Vegas, is also known as the "Happiest Place on Earth," though the kind of entertainment it offers is vastly different than an amusement park.From the minute you enter the Double Down Saloon you know you’re not going to be getting an evening of soft jazz and scotch. But what do you expect from a bar that created the bacon martini (bacon pickled in vodka) and "Ass Juice," a drink whose recipe is safely guarded but highly popular and is said to contain five different alcohols and several fruit juices.
The bar serves everyone, "bums, punks, hipsters, bohemians, rockabilly greasers and regular joes." The atmosphere is dark, loud, filthy and chaotic. The walls are covered with psychedelic paintings, posters, old and new fliers, stickers, and who knows what else, and the TV screens on the walls show a constant stream of the truly bizarre, from wrestling to old music videos to stuff you don’t talk about in polite company.
The music is constant, whether it’s coming from a live band playing surf, punk, rockabilly, or the thumping jukebox. Need to use the restroom? You’ll do well to remember that patience is a virtue. The bartenders, however, are attentive and fast with the drinks. Just keep in mind a few simple rules: "You puke, you clean," and "If you're wearing a cowboy hat, you won't be served bourbon at the bar."
The Double Down is open 24 hours a day and has no cover charge. Drink prices are reasonable - $2 for cheap beer, $5 for a bacon martini shot. Go with a designated driver or expect a wait for a cab willing to venture over to pick you up!